Thermostat question

[chuggers72]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-AUTO-MOTO ... 3cc863fe59

How about one of these ?!

[ghost123uk]

Am I right in thinking a lot of owners install additional temp meters?

Nope, I don't think they do at all, but that one does look cool (no pun intended).



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[California Dreamin]

Have you noticed any problems with your fuel gauge AS WELL? as was mentioned earlier, the voltage stabilizer can fail on these giving spurious gauge readings.

Martin

[ghost123uk]

Have you noticed any problems with your fuel gauge AS WELL? as was mentioned earlier, the voltage stabilizer can fail on these giving spurious gauge readings.

I think I'm right in saying that if it was over reading then the fuel gauge would do the same but it dosent.

Do keep up at the back


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[chuggers72]

No - as far as I can tell the gauge is reading exactly as it has done for the past couple of years.

Just looked on Wiki at checking the regulator - am I right in thinking this is behind the dash - is it a bugger of a job to do?

[ghost123uk]

No, it's quite easy, all you have to do is remove the binnacle (easy) and the hydraulic fluid cap (keep it clean) then the clear plastic cover, then, with a bit of neck twisting, you can see and get the probe on the 3 legs of the regulator (output = 10V / earth = 0V / input = ~12V)

[chuggers72]

Great advice but a silly question - is the binnacle the housing for the clock/speedo/gauges - its held in by 4 screws as far as I can tell.

[chuggers72]

OK - Ive whipped the dash cover off and it looks like someones been here before me Some crusty old gaffer tape and a couple of bare connections.

To check voltage regulator am I right in thinking remove the four screws and lift the dash pod out (is this the mysterious binnacle?)

[Ian Hulley]

Yep, those 4 screws and disconnect the speedo cable and the multiplug front r/h corner.

[chuggers72]

Cheers Chaps - so I've ruled out a faulty regulator - definate 2v difference from either side.

Guess the next step is to check the actual running temp - gonna purchase a thermometer tomorrow hopefully and will update.

All help has been greatly appreciated

[dbz864]

hi I read a post on here a while back,the guy checked everthing and i mean everthing,in the end he put a cooler stat in and that took his t/gauge down,did yours read half way BEFORE you changed stat,etc,or was it high before.

[chuggers72]

It used to read a tad over half way - directly to the right of the led - its still the same thermostat - then for some reason it started running at 3/4 - no other changes made other than a change of good quality vw coolant. My thought at the moment is the stats now playing up.

[Oldiebut goodie]

Mine was reading high for ages - put in an 82 degree thermostat and it's been spot on ever since.

[dbz864]

if you want part no for a cooler stst il send it to you,im going out now will update later

[chuggers72]

if you want part no for a cooler stst il send it to you,im going out now will update later

That would be spot on - cheers.